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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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